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CPSCRecalled Mar 25, 2009 · #09168

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hazard

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

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Description

The boys' hooded fleece sweatshirts were sold with the following names and style numbers printed along with the RN# 123549 located on the country of origin and care label in the center back neck: Industrial R48210106, Continue R48210105, Warp R48210122, and Enuff R38203012. All styles were sold in sizes S-XL and came in a variety of prints and colors including stripes and plaids.

Product details

Product
Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts
Type
Clothing (Children)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
The following retailers sold these products nationwide from August 2008 through December 2008 for prices ranging from about $40 to $65: Adrenaline, Bunger Kids, Carlsbad Pipelines, Driftwood Beach Shoppe, Farias Surf & Sport, Heritage Surf & Sport, K Five Board Shop, Nomad Surf Shop, Nor'easter Surf Shop, Offshore Surf & Skate, Pitti Bimi, Riders Outlet, Rusty, Shoppers Department Store, Spellbinders, Surf Hut, Third Ave Surf Shop Inc, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Wallerbears Surf & Sport and Wave Riding Vehicles
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Rusty North America for a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice